Missouri
Vacations! Whether
you have a week, or a weekend vacation, come visit beautiful Arcadia
Valley! Only 80 miles from St. Louis
~ The Perfect Missouri Getaway Weekend Destination

Arcadia
Valley is located just 80 miles south of St. Louis and less than a half-hour
drive from U.S. 67. Nestled among the highest mountains of the
Missouri Ozarks, the Valley continues to charm travelers with its beauty,
quaint shops, delicious eateries, and delightful inns. Historic Arcadia
Valley is drained by rushing mountain streams and is home to the cities
of Arcadia, Ironton and Pilot Knob, all founded in the 1800s.
Each retains its own charm and personality. Because of its elevation,
clean air, and the rolling mountains which surround it, the Valley has
been compared to the rolling mountains of New England.

At the heart of Arcadia Valley, the red
brick Iron County courthouse, graceful antebellum homes and turn of
the century mercantile buildings, recall its rich heritage as a once-bustling
mining center, a popular nineteenth century summer resort and the scene
of a significant Civil
War battle at Pilot Knob. Throughout Arcadia Valley, friendly colorful
shops and a variety of restaurants
greet visitors. Attractive motels
and charming bed
and breakfast inns offer a selection of overnight lodging
and accommodations to meet any budget making the Valley a great headquarters
or jumping-off point for your Ozark Heritage vacation. Dine at
one of the many local restaurants
that serve country style food or award winning barbeque. Take
a romantic carriage ride or take in a live
show featuring bluegrass music and country oldies.
Recreational activities
abound in Arcadia Valley. Visit our State Parks and enjoy hiking,
backpacking, biking, fishing, swimming and camping. Or, you may
choose to take a delightful Missouri
float trip on the Black River in canoes, rafts or tubes or camp
out by the river in one of our many privately owned Black River Campgrounds.

We invite you to explore our area via this website. Learn about
our many educational and fun events
and make your plans now to visit our beautiful Arcadia Valley.

Once
visited the Arcadia Valley beckons one to return again and again!

(The trail is in the areas of old iron mines and also the fighting between civil war Confederate General Marmaduke's units and members of the 14th Iowa Infantry. The area where the Confederates placed a cannon is also near the trail.)
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